New
43
$599,900
103 Blackbird Circle, Cambridge, ON N3C 0A9
Hespeler
3 bd
3 ba
1,500 sf
2
Listed todayMLS® X14150230
Listing courtesy of KINGSWAY REAL ESTATE
Cambridge, ON Real Estate
Cambridge is really three old towns and a village that share one name. Galt, Preston, Hespeler and Blair were merged into the City of Cambridge in 1973, and each still has its own main street, its own housing stock and its own character. Many locals still say they live in Hespeler or Preston rather than Cambridge, and when you are house hunting, that distinction matters.
I work with a lot of buyers who come to Cambridge from Milton, Mississauga and the rest of the GTA along Highway 401, looking for more space, older homes with character, or a newer subdivision at a different price point. This page gives you the local picture alongside every active Cambridge listing from the MLS feed.
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Cambridge neighbourhoods
Local context on the pockets that matter, with live inventory in each.
Galt
Galt is the largest of Cambridge's original communities, covering roughly the southern half of the city, with its downtown on the Grand River. The core is built of nineteenth-century stone buildings and is home to the University of Waterloo School of Architecture and a growing number of riverside condos. Around it, Galt runs from heritage streets to postwar and newer suburbs, so it suits almost every type of buyer.
Preston
Preston is on the west side of Cambridge where the Speed River meets the Grand, with a compact older main street along King Street. It has a large stock of older, generally more affordable homes and is close to Riverside Park and the trails along the Speed River. It suits first-time buyers and anyone wanting a solid older house to improve.
Hespeler
Hespeler is the northeast corner of Cambridge, close to Highway 401, and grew up as a mill town known for woollen and textile mills. The heritage village core on Queen Street has shops and restaurants near the Speed River, and large newer subdivisions surround it to the east and north. It suits GTA commuters and families looking for newer homes with a small-town centre nearby.
Newest in Cambridge
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50
$849,900
11 Mclaughlin Street, Cambridge, ON N3C 4M4
Hespeler
3 bd
3 ba
1,100 sf
5
Listed todayMLS® X14150028
Listing courtesy of Royal LePage Royal City Realty
New
10
$379,900
+$778/mo fees170 Water Street N 601, Cambridge, ON N1R 3B6
Galt
2 bd
1 ba
800 sf
1
Listed todayMLS® X14149986
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC.
New
45
$825,000
44 Osgoode Street, Cambridge, ON N3C 0E8
Hespeler
4 bd
3 ba
1,500 sf
6
Listed todayMLS® X14149416
Listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD.
New
50
$1,399,900
23 Rosslinn Road, Cambridge, ON N1S 3K2
Galt
3+2 bd
5 ba
2,500 sf
10
Listed todayMLS® X14148786
Listing courtesy of FLAGSHIP REALTY INC.
New
35
$695,000
47 Hinrichs Crescent, Cambridge, ON N1T 0A8
Galt
3 bd
3 ba
1,500 sf
2
Listed todayMLS® X14148748
Listing courtesy of CENTURY 21 RIGHT TIME REAL ESTATE INC.
Galt, Preston, Hespeler and Blair
Galt is the largest part of the city, covering roughly the southern half, and downtown Galt sits on the Grand River with nineteenth-century stone buildings, the University of Waterloo School of Architecture in a converted silk mill, and a growing number of riverside condos. West Galt has the Dickson Hill heritage area with stately older homes, while north and east Galt are mostly postwar and newer suburbs.
Preston, on the west side where the Speed River meets the Grand, has a compact King Street core and a lot of older, more affordable housing. Hespeler, in the northeast near Highway 401, grew up around woollen mills and now pairs a heritage village core on Queen Street with large newer subdivisions. Blair is a small historic village on the Grand River in the west end.
Getting around
Highway 401 cuts across the north of the city, which makes Hespeler and north Galt the easiest commute toward Milton, Mississauga and Toronto. Highway 8 links Cambridge to Kitchener, and Highway 24 (Hespeler Road) is the main commercial strip running north-south through the city.
Cambridge does not have GO train service today. GO buses stop at the Cambridge SmartCentres and Hespeler and Pinebush stops, and Grand River Transit runs local buses, including the ION express bus link toward Kitchener. A future rail connection has been studied, but nothing is scheduled, so I would not buy on the assumption that a train is coming soon.
Schools, health care and work
Public schools are run by the Waterloo Region District School Board and Catholic schools by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. Cambridge Memorial Hospital serves the city, and Toyota's TMMC assembly plant is the largest employer, along with a strong base of manufacturing and logistics along the 401.
For outdoor time, the Grand River is the big draw: the Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail follows it south, and there are trails and parks along both the Grand and Speed rivers, including Riverside Park.
Cambridge guides
- Cambridge, Ontario Neighbourhoods Guide: Galt vs Preston vs Hespeler (and Blair)Galt, Preston, Hespeler or Blair? A plain guide to Cambridge, Ontario neighbourhoods, from West Galt heritage streets to north Galt and Hespeler subdivisions.
- Is Cambridge a Good Place to Live If You Commute to the GTA?Living in Cambridge, Ontario and working in the GTA: the 401 drive, GO bus options, why there is no GO train yet, Toyota TMMC and KW, and where to buy.
- Selling an Older or Heritage Home in Cambridge: What to PrepareSelling a century or heritage home in Cambridge, ON? Wiring, oil tanks, insurance, heritage districts, GRCA regulated areas and the records buyers ask for.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cambridge, Ontario have a GO train?
No, not today. Cambridge is served by GO buses, which stop at the Cambridge SmartCentres and in Hespeler, plus Grand River Transit locally. A rail link has been studied but has no confirmed date.
What are the main areas of Cambridge?
Galt (the largest, with the downtown on the Grand River), Preston on the west side, Hespeler in the northeast near the 401, and the small historic village of Blair. Each has its own older core and newer subdivisions around it.
How long is the drive from Cambridge to Toronto?
It depends heavily on traffic on Highway 401. Hespeler and north Galt are closest to the highway. Test the drive at the time you would actually commute before you choose an area.
Which school boards serve Cambridge?
The Waterloo Region District School Board for public schools and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board for Catholic schools. French-language boards also serve the area. Confirm the boundary for a specific address with the board.
Is Cambridge part of Waterloo Region?
Yes. Cambridge is one of the cities in the Region of Waterloo, along with Kitchener and Waterloo. The region handles services like regional roads, transit and water, and the city handles local services.
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